The investigations and white-collar defense team at Jones Day is spearheaded by Theodore Chung in Chicago. Chung frequently conducts internal investigations for corporations as well as advises on compliance programs. Located in San Diego, Karen Hewitt is recommended for companies involved in complex business litigation and criminal investigations. James Loonam practices from the New York office; he has an in-depth knowledge of cases concerning FCA offences, insider trading, and accounting fraud. Other notable lawyers in the team include Hank Bond Walther in Washington DC and Adam Hollingsworth in Cleveland. Walther stands out for his extensive experience leading international fraud and corruption cases, while Hollingsworth regularly advises on matters relating to money laundering, identity theft, and tax offenses.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The lawyers at Jones Day who handle investigations are first rate. They have great experience. The final investigation work product is consistently excellent.’

  • ‘Erin Sindberg Porter is an exceptional lawyer with great experience in this space. She is smart but also practical. She also works well with all of the internal stakeholders.’

  • ‘The attorneys at Jones Day are easily accessible and their knowledge is impeccable.’

  • 'Todd Geremia is an exceptional joy with whom to work.'

Key clients

  • Indivior Inc.
  • City of Chicago Police Board
  • Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
  • Walmart

Work highlights

  • Representing Indivior Inc. in a case brought by DOJ concerning the marketing of Suboxone, an FDA approved treatment for opioid abuse.
  • Acting for a former tech company CEO, who was indicted by the DOJ for his activities in connection with an offshore trust structure.
  • Acting for the former President of Cognizant Technology Solutions, who was indicted by DOJ and charged by the SEC for his alleged role in a scheme to bribe officials in India.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Theodore Chung

Other key lawyers

Karen Hewitt, James Loonam, Hank Bond Walther, Adam Hollingsworth, Bethany Biesenthal, Rasha Shields, Erin Sindberg Porter, Todd Geremia